Posts Tagged ‘surgery’
New study suggests seeing a dentist before cancer surgery reduces the risk of complications
A new study suggests that seeing a dentist before cancer surgery could help to lower the risk of complications. Researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, found that patients who had seen a dentist in the run-up to surgery were less likely to develop complications, including pneumonia, following the procedure. The team discovered that patients […]
Pennsylvania dentist to become the first to welcome a robot into the treatment room
A dentist from Pennsylvania is set to become the world’s first general dentist to welcome a robot into his treatment room. Dr Eddie Kotary, from Kotor Detary & Associates in State College, said that he is hugely excited to be the world’s first general dentist to use Yomi, the planet’s first robot-assisted surgical system. The […]
Ryan Reynolds invites fan to Deadpool 2 premiere after watching dental surgery video
Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds invited a fan to the film premiere of Deadpool 2 after watching a hilarious video of the man panicking about missing the opportunity to see the film as he came around from the effects of medication used to prevent pain during wisdom tooth surgery. James D Eversole Jr posted the clip, […]
Woman who complained of severe abdominal pain has wire removed from her intestine a decade after wearing braces
A woman who complained of severe abdominal pain has had a 7cm piece of wire surgically removed from her intestine a decade after she had her braces taken off. The 30-year old woman from Australia visited a hospital Accident and Emergency department after developing agonising stomach pains. Initially, doctors assumed that the pains must be […]
Syrian Dentist is Bringing Smiles to Somalia
Syrian dentist is bringing smiles to Somalia A Syrian dentist who fled the atrocities in Aleppo is bringing smiles to the people of Somalia. Known as Hosam, the experienced dentist stumbled upon a move to Somalia after conducting a Google search. He decided to travel to Mogadishu, the Somali capital after it popped up in […]
NHS trials new cooling mask to soothe pain and swelling after dental surgery
The NHS is trialling a new cooling mask, which could be used to reduce pain and swelling that occurs following dental surgery. It is common for patients to suffer from trismus, which causes pain and makes it difficult to open the mouth after surgery, and the new mask could help to make patients feel more […]
Blind Man Can See Again Thanks To Pioneering Surgery Using Tooth
A British man can see again after surgeons carried out a pioneering procedure using one of his teeth; surgeon, Christopher Liu, from Sussex Eye Hospital in Brighton, is the only surgeon qualified to perform the procedure, which is known as Osteo-Odonto-Keratoprosthesis. Ian Tibbetts was afflicted with blindness in 1999 and had never sons, Callum and […]
Cancer Patient Has Titanium Bike Chain Implanted To Save Her Jaw
A cancer patient who lost a significant amount of jaw bone tissue has undergone a 12 hour operation to save her jaw; during the procedure, doctors fitted a titanium implant, similar to a bike chain, to strengthen the jawbone and restore function. Mother of two, Liese Healing, was diagnosed with jaw cancer after she started […]
Florida women loses case against Merck
A Florida woman who claimed that taking Fosamax caused her to experience jaw pain and dental health problems has lost her case, it has been announced. Judith Graves took Merck to court in 2006 and claimed that taking the drug for osteoporosis had caused her to suffer extensive dental health problems and deterioration of the […]
Clear Choice Dental donates dental implants to military policeman
Clear Choice Dental has announced that they will donate dental implants to Robert Harris, a former military policeman. Harris has been struggling with his oral health for many years following an incident where he had six of his teeth knocked out by a suspect armed with a wooden stick. The attack occurred during an arrest […]
